A profound reflection on the passage of time and the evolution of life.
Posthumous work of the Colombian poet born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948.
Welcome to this blog dedicated to the Posthumous work of the Colombian poet Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (my father), born in Don Matias on January 20, 1948-2010. Where I will be publishing each of the 175 sonnets from his unpublished collection 'Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical (1984-1987).' Analyzed with GPT4 artificial intelligence and illustrated with AI tools... I hope you enjoy this garden of words snatched from the solitude of a locked room.
Likewise, any enthusiast of the sonnet form is invited to conduct their personal studies of Arroyave Tabares' work, as it is a collection that, although registered since 1989, has not yet been published.
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Sonnet 10 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares
In The Hands Of Time
Some moment ago (as the eons slide)
When the changing rocks were not yet breathing
And trees during winter were not dreaming
Of seasons that lull with blossoming tide.
A little while ago, when earth inside
Aware or not of some divine thinking
Stirred up soups for our organic springing 7
That later longed for paradise with pride...
At the time when the roaring volcanos
Made things trembling and the sun dark with dust,
Who would have thought of human infernos?
And if we not even see the worst,
Does it mean that in the hands of Cronos 13
We evolve all the way to starts that burst?
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7-.Our organic springing = our human nature 13-.Cronos = time.
Analysis "In The Hands Of Time"
Introduction
“Sonnet 10” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares, titled “In The Hands Of Time”, is a profound reflection on the passage of time and the evolution of life. The sonnet is structured in the traditional form with 14 lines and a rhyming scheme.
Thematic Analysis
The first eight lines (the octave) depict the ancient times when life was just beginning to form on Earth. The poet uses vivid imagery such as “changing rocks”, “trees during winter”, and “roaring volcanos” to describe the primitive state of the planet. The phrase “Stirred up soups for our organic springing” refers to the primordial soup theory, which suggests that life originated from complex organic molecules formed in the Earth’s early oceans.
The final six lines (the sestet) shift to a contemplation of human existence and our place in the universe. The poet questions who could have foreseen the complexities and challenges of human life (“human infernos”). The reference to “Cronos” in line 13 is a metaphor for time, suggesting that we are all subject to its relentless march. The final line leaves us with an optimistic note, implying that despite all challenges, we continue to evolve and reach for the stars.
Overall, this sonnet is a beautiful exploration of time, life, and our place in the cosmos.
Structure and Rhyme Scheme
The sonnet “In The Hands Of Time” by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares follows the Petrarchan sonnet rhyme scheme.
A Petrarchan sonnet is divided into two parts: an octave (the first eight lines) and a sestet (the last six lines). The octave typically follows a rhyme scheme of ABBAABBA, while the sestet can have various rhyme schemes, most commonly CDECDE or CDCDCD.
Let’s analyze the rhyme scheme of this sonnet:
Octave:
Some moment ago (as the eons slide) - A
When the changing rocks were not yet breathing - B
And trees during winter were not dreaming. - B
Of seasons that lull with blossoming tide. - A
A little while ago, when earth inside - A
Aware or not of some divine thinking - B
Stirred up soups for our organic springing - B
That later longed for paradise with pride… - A
Sestet:
9. At the time when the roaring volcanos - C
10. Made things trembling and the sun dark with dust, - D
11. Who would have thought of human infernos? - C
12. And if we not even see the worst, - D
13. Does it mean that in the hands of Cronos - C
14. We evolve all the way to starts that burst? - D
So, the correct rhyme scheme of this sonnet is ABBAABBA CDCDCD.
Analysis of Aspects
In addition to the rhyme scheme and the themes discussed earlier, there are several other aspects of Sonnet 10 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares that can be analyzed:
Meter and Rhythm: The sonnet follows the iambic pentameter, which is a common metrical form in traditional English poetry and verse drama. This means each line consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, giving the poem a rhythmic quality.
Imagery: The sonnet is rich in imagery, painting vivid pictures of the earth’s past, present, and potential future. For example, “changing rocks were not yet breathing” and “trees during winter were not dreaming” create a sense of a barren, lifeless world. The “roaring volcanos” and “sun dark with dust” depict a turbulent and chaotic past.
Symbolism: The sonnet uses various symbols to convey deeper meanings. For instance, “our organic springing” symbolizes the birth of life and humanity’s evolution. The “human infernos” represent human-made disasters or conflicts. Cronos, the Greek god of time, symbolizes the relentless passage of time and our journey through it.
Theme: The overarching theme of the sonnet is time and evolution. It explores how life has evolved over eons and questions whether humanity is truly progressing or heading towards destruction (“stars that burst”).
Tone: The tone of the sonnet is contemplative and somewhat melancholic. It reflects on the vastness of time and the insignificance of human life in comparison.
Language and Diction: The language used in the sonnet is formal and poetic, with a rich vocabulary that adds depth to the imagery and themes. The use of parentheses in the first line adds a conversational tone to the otherwise formal diction.
In conclusion, Sonnet 10 is a complex and thought-provoking poem that uses various poetic devices to explore deep themes about time, evolution, and humanity’s place in the universe.
(GPT4)
Syllable count for each line.
In The Hands Of Time
10 Some moment ago (as the eons slide)
10 When the changing rocks were not yet breathing
10 And trees during winter were not dreaming
10 Of seasons that lull with blossoming tide.
10 A little while ago, when earth inside
10 Aware or not of some divine thinking
10 Stirred up soups for our organic springing
10 That later longed for paradise with pride...
10 At the time when the roaring volcanos
10 Made things trembling and the sun dark with dust,
10 Who would have thought of human infernos?
9 And if we not even see the worst,
10 Does it mean that in the hands of Cronos
10 We evolve all the way to starts that burst?
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Sonnets For The Twenty First Century And A Circadian Musical Written By Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares (1984-1987)
Analyzed by GPT4; Image by Bing;
First published on Nostr Protocol by franciscoarroyavet@nostrplebs.com
In The Hands Of Time